Funeral Homes in Houston, MS

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Terry Catledge (basketball player), Kelley Darbonne (film art director and actor), and Justin Henry (baseball player).

Houston is a city in and one of two county seats of Chickasaw County, Mississippi. The population was 3,623 at the 2010 census. The land on which Houston resides was donated to the city by Judge Joel Pinson on the condition that it would be named for Sam Houston, a childhood friend.In 1909, Houston became home to the first Carnegie library in the state after L.B. Reid, then-superintendent of schools, wrote to Andrew Carnegie telling of the need for a public library. Houston hosts the Mississippi Flywheel Festival in April and September of every year.

Houston Obituaries

It was revealed by Kalamazoo Gazette on December 21st, 2020 that William Wesley Jr "Bill" Combs perished in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Combs was 91 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor William Wesley Jr "Bill"'s life.

It was noted on January 19th, 2019 that Basil Gill Jr Dishongh perished in Houston, Mississippi.  Dishongh was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Basil Gill Jr's life.

It was disclosed by Kalamazoo Gazette on September 25th, 2018 that Columbus Lipsey passed on in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  Lipsey was 89 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Columbus's life.

It was disclosed by Orlando Sentinel on August 4th, 2018 that Jimmie Lawrence "Jim" Cox perished in Apopka, Florida.  Cox was 86 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jimmie Lawrence "Jim"'s life.

It was reported on July 20th, 2018 that Ellen Crawford (McMorrough) passed on in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Ms. Crawford was 78 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Ellen's life.

It was noted on May 25th, 2018 that Ellis Eli Sr Alford perished in West Monroe, Louisiana.  Alford was 90 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ellis Eli Sr's life.

It was disclosed by The Commercial Appeal on April 5th, 2018 that Paul R Paden passed on in Collierville, Tennessee.  Paden was 86 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Paul R's life.

It was written by South West Times Record on February 7th, 2018 that Annette Sigers passed on in Ft Smith, Arkansas.  Sigers was 104 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Annette's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on June 12th, 2016 that Leavie B Catledge perished in Illinois.  Catledge was 78 years old and was born in Houston, MS.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Leavie B's life.

It was written on August 16th, 2015 that John Earl Davis passed away in Houston, Mississippi.  Davis was 81 years old and was born in Shreveport, LA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Earl's life.

History

Houston is a city in and one of two county seats of Chickasaw County, Mississippi County, Mississippi, United States. The land on which Houston, MS resides was donated to the city by Judge Joel Pinson on the condition that it would be named for Sam Houston, a childhood friend. Reid wrote Mr. In 1909, Houston become home to the first Andrew Carnegie library in the state after then superintendant of schools, L.B. Houston hosts the Mississippi Flywheel Festival both in April and September of every year.